Degree
Sacred Music (B.Mus.)
Credits
126-129
Average Completion Time
4 Years
Format
Classes available on-campus or online
Related Degree
Music Education, B.Mus.
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Sacred Music
Degree Overview
Do you have a desire to serve through music?
The Sacred Music program at Faith combines top-notch academics and brand-new facilities, with several ministry opportunities on and off campus, to give our in-demand grads a well-rounded college experience!
Looking to possibly pursue a master’s or Ph.D. in the area of music? Because of our academic excellence and our accreditation, a degree in Sacred Music opens opportunities for further study of music in graduate schools and conservatories.
You Might Like This Program If...
- You have a passion for music
- You want a better understanding of the history of religious music
- You want a better understanding of the Biblical philosophy of music
Program Objectives
The sacred music major prepares students to be professional musicians in the student’s chosen area of specialization and equips students to be leaders in church music ministry
Each student will:
- Demonstrate competence in content-based areas of music history, theory, pedagogy, music technology and analysis
- Evidence competence in skill-based areas of ear training/sight singing, improvisation, composition, keyboard proficiency and conducting
- Exemplify technical and artistic proficiency with a primary instrument/voice, and have broad understanding of the literature and pedagogical approaches
- Demonstrate the ability to rehearse and lead ensembles appropriate to the chosen specialization
- Develop a Biblical philosophy of music
- Demonstrate the ability to develop, organize, and administer the music program in a local church
Potential Career Paths
- Sacred Music Publishing/Recording
- Worship Leader
- Orchestra Director
- Professional Singer
- Vocal Coach
Featured Course: Instrumental Ensemble Methods
About the Course
In this practical class, Dr. Christopher Ellis will guide you through different approaches to working with a variety of instrumental ensembles. You will use the hands-on experiences from this class for years to come in whatever context you find yourself serving.
Format
Classes available on-campus or online
Meet the Faculty
Dr. Christopher Ellis
Chair, Music Department, Professor
Sherri Nicholson
Music Professor
Visit our music programs page to see the full list of music faculty.
I greatly appreciated the unique opportunity afforded me at Faith to receive sound Biblical instruction alongside quality musical opportunities. Having a desire to not only use music in church ministry but also to be immersed in the broader musical scene, I jumped into basically all of the musical opportunities Faith had to offer. I played in the orchestra, sang in the choir, took lessons in violin and piano, led singing in chapels, and was even able to fill in conducting and substitute teaching. I was fortunate enough to travel to Europe on the chorale’s Germany and Netherlands tour and to cross the U.S. twice in a van on a traveling singing team. I still glean from my various experiences and education at Faith in the ministry God has called me to now.
Stephen LounsbroughPastor of Worship Arts and Grow Groups, Class of 2010
